Peaceful Mother’s Day in Mexico: Sheinbaum’s Monday Briefing Highlights Key Developments

In a recent mañanera, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced significant updates including Mexico’s lowest homicide rate since her administration began on Mother’s Day weekend, the inauguration of a new trolleybus line, and plans to invite the new pope to Mexico.

In a recent press briefing on Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum recapped significant topics, including homicide statistics, the launch of a new public transport project, and an invitation to the new pope. The session, often referred to as a mañanera, emphasized a notably peaceful Mother’s Day weekend in Mexico.

Sheinbaum pointed out that May 10, which celebrated Mother’s Day, recorded the lowest number of homicides since she took office on October 1. Preliminary data indicated 46 murders on that Saturday, marking it as the least violent day under her administration. In total, the weekend saw 106 homicides, with Sunday alone accounting for 60. Remarkably, this average of 53 homicides per day represented a 27.5% decrease compared to the daily figures from the initial four months of the year.

Highlighting the promising statistics, Sheinbaum noted a nearly 25% reduction in homicides in April when compared to September 2022, the last month of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s term. “This is the work of the security cabinet with the four security strategy pillars we’ve set out,” Sheinbaum stated, outlining the focus on crime root causes, the enhancement of the National Guard, improving intelligence practices, and bolstering coordination among various government levels.

The president also discussed a major transport initiative. An event was dubbed a historic moment with Sheinbaum, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada, and Estado de México Governor Delfina Gómez symbolically inaugurating a new elevated trolleybus line. This line, which connects Chalco in the State of México to Santa Martha Acatitla in Mexico City, represents a significant step in metropolitan public transportation.

On the opening day, Sunday, May 18, Sheinbaum explained that the trolleybus line will initially operate with nine of its 15 stations. She emphasized the project’s innovative nature, mentioning how it features a second-level highway exclusively for trolleybuses. “This form of transport is an innovation. In no other place in the world is there a second story [highway] exclusively used by trolleybuses,” she remarked, highlighting its environmentally friendly electric operation.

The transportation upgrades promise efficiency—reducing the travel time from an hour and a half to just 40 minutes, as there would be no traffic signals along this route. According to Sheinbaum, this service will immensely benefit an area that is home to approximately 10 million residents, showcasing the rapid growth of greater Mexico City.

In another important announcement, President Sheinbaum disclosed that Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez would convey a letter to the Holy See, inviting Pope Leo XIV to visit Mexico. Rodríguez will attend the inauguration Mass for the new pontiff this Sunday at St. Peter’s Square. If possible, the minister hopes to meet the pope personally to extend the invitation. Following the recent passing of Pope Francis, who served from 2013 until his death, this invitation signifies Mexico’s ongoing relationship with the Vatican.

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s recent mañanera highlighted a positive milestone for Mexico, with the least violent Mother’s Day since her administration began. Upcoming transport advancements through the new trolleybus line represent a significant investment in public infrastructure, while a formal invitation to the new pope illustrates a continued diplomatic outreach. Overall, these updates convey a moment of progress and hope within the administration.

Original Source: mexiconewsdaily.com